Prevention Case Planner; Bachelor & Master Level

Prevention Case Planner (Bachelor & Master Level)

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award‑winning not‑for‑profit agency in Midtown Manhattan dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs. NAC is currently seeking a Case Planner to join its Special Medical Prevention Program, a city‑wide home and community‑based program that supports families in child welfare involvement and caring for children diagnosed with chronic or complex medical conditions.

• Title of Position:
  Prevention Case Planner (Bachelor & Master Level)
• Position Type:
  Full‑time
• Pay Range:
  Bachelor‑Level: $50,000 – $55,000. Additional compensation for bilingual skills. Master‑Level: $60,000 – $65,000. Additional compensation for bilingual skills and licenses (LMSW, LMHC, etc.)
• Location:
  
  825 7th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019
• Department/Program:
  Special Medical Prevention Services

• Provide casework and clinical services to youth and caregivers utilizing individual and family modalities; coordinate services for a caseload of 8‑9 families, as recommended by NAC’s multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Conduct home and community‑based visits.
• Adhere to agency and ACS regulatory requirements related to casework and collateral contacts, Family Team Conferencing, Workforce Institute training, and timely completion of Family Assessment and Service Plans (FASPS) and progress notes in CONNECTIONS.
• Make adequate use of individual, group, and peer supervision, clinical consultation, mental health in‑services, and social justice discussion forums; receive credit toward NYS LCSW and LMHC licensing requirements. Free CEUs available to licensed social workers (LMSW/LCSW) and licensing prep courses for MSWs and MHCs upon probation completion.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, nurses, case associates, and resource and education specialists in a dynamic, strength‑based interdisciplinary team model.

• Bachelor‑Level: BSW, bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services, or a related field.
• Master‑Level: Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, human services, psychology, public administration, or a related field.
• Prior experience in preventive services, child welfare, and/or health care preferred.
• Strong engagement skills; excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Self‑awareness and motivation around team building.
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred (and includes a salary differential).

• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong engagement skills.
• Self‑awareness and motivation around team building.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred (and includes a salary differential).

Every day, NAC’s team of social workers, nurses, doctors, therapists, education specialists, van drivers, and more make a lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Watch our video below to meet the youth and families whose lives have been changed because of NAC’s work.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. New Alternatives for Children, Inc. was founded on the principle of inclusion.

We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels. It is not enough to serve; we must strive to dismantle oppressive policies and practices.

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